Louis Rees-Zammit is set to move back to the wing for Wales’ opening Nations Championship match against Fiji at the Cardiff City Stadium. The 25-year-old, who served as a full-back throughout the Six Nations, will reclaim his preferred spot, while Blair Murray takes over the number 15 jersey.
Head coach Steve Tandy has implemented six changes following the team’s victory over the Barbarians. Key players including Tomos Williams, Rhys Carre, Adam Beard, Josh Adams, and Alex Mann rejoin the squad after their unavailability during the non-international window. Conversely, Taine Plumtree will move to the bench to provide cover for the second-row.
Despite previous injury concerns, Rees-Zammit has returned to training. He aims to focus on his role as a winger after consulting with his club coach, Pat Lam. Wales enters this fixture following a resolution to a contractual dispute with the Welsh Rugby Union regarding match fees, which had briefly impacted team media commitments. This encounter also marks the first time an international rugby match will be staged at the Cardiff City Stadium.
